Podiatrist
OSCA 262531·ANZSCO 252611
4,700
40.6%
58.8%
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorders that affect feet, ankles and lower limbs.
What they typically do
- Conducts podiatric assessments, including neurovascular assessments, gait analyses and biomechanical assessments, to diagnose foot and lower limb conditions
- Develops treatment plans and provides interventions for foot and lower limb disorders
- Prescribes and fits orthotic devices to correct foot and lower limb abnormalities
- Provides advice and education to patients on foot care and prevention of foot problems
- Performs surgical procedures on the foot and lower limb
- Prescribes and administers medications and local anaesthetics as required
- Refers patients for diagnostic imaging and pathology investigations
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients
- Documents treatment plans, including patients' responses to treatment and modifications to treatment
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Podiatrist.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.